Certified Veterinary Technician

OUR MISSION: ARC benefits animals and the people who love them by providingaccess to affordable, high-quality spay/neuter services and wellness.

Experienced Veterinary Technician

Preferred Qualification - Certified Veterinary Technician
Language Skills English is required, Spanish proficiency or proficiency in another
language is a bonus.

Education and Work Experience Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Veterinary Technician Experience (Spay/Neuter, Shelter Medicine, ER and/or General Practice) Please do not apply if you have no experience with advanced surgical skills such as intubation, patient monitoring, catheterization etc.

About ARC : ARC Spay &Neuter Specialists is a small, nonprofit in Sarasota, FL. We serve families, rescue organizations and TVNR trappers in 22 Florida counties. We are a team of highly skilled, compassionate, and dedicated professionals. Our veterinary team performs on average 25 spay/neuter surgeries a day. In addition to surgery, we offer wellness two days a week.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about animals and the people who love them. MUST be reliable, showing up as scheduled and on time. Team player required.

Duties include but are not limited to :
Provide care for patients in a clean, safe, and loving environment
Perform high volume spay/neuter veterinary procedures such as patient prep, intubation, catheterization and patient monitoring as well as assisting with the administration of vaccines, testing and medications
Clean and prepare animals for surgery
Provide wound care treatments (e.g. administering medications)
Maintain and clean surgical supplies/equipment

Prepare animals for surgery, including intubation, shaving, bladder expression, nail trimming
Assist the veterinarian during surgery, assisting with procedure and monitoring of patients
Safely insert and remove catheters when required
Clean and maintain the clinic, including kennels
Ensure that all patients are monitored, safe, clean and warm pre and post surgery
Ensure all towels and laundry are clean and folded and that there is sufficient stock for surgery and recovery
Assure that the facility is stocked with supplies
Other duties as assigned by Clinic Manager

Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $25.00 per hour
Expected hours : 40 per week

Benefits :
Employee discount for veterinary care
Paid time off
6 paid holidays
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Accident/life insurance benefits
Scrubs provided
Professional development assistance

Schedule :
Day shift 7:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m., overtime rare
No nights
Occasional Saturday

Experience :
Veterinary experience: 2 years (Required) with preference for CVT

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $25 - $30 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No

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